Educational Programs
Polar Bear Week
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesPolar Bears International created Polar Bear Week to coincide with the annual gathering of polar bears near Churchill, Canada, as they wait for sea ice to form on Hudson Bay so they can return to hunting seals. During this week, we draw attention to the threat's polar bears face in a warming Arctic. Celebrate with…
Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff. Pre-registration & sneakers are required.…
Behind the Scenes Tour
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesDiscover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium! Pre-registration & sneakers are required. Ages 5 and up only. $30 Adults (12 years and up) / $20 Children (Ages 5-11). Includes aquarium admission for the day. To Register Click Here!
Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff. Pre-registration & sneakers are required.…
10am – 2pm
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCLOSED
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States10am – 5pm
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJunior Keepers (11-16 years old)
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff. Pre-registration & sneakers are required.…
Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff. Pre-registration & sneakers are required.…
International Polar Bear Day
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWith our partner, Polar Bears International, learn more about polar bears and what we can do in our everyday lives to help these disappearing animals. Included with admission.
Paint and Sea
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCan you paint with all the colors of the sea? Hone your skills at our Paint and Sea class hosted by Art with Graz. Registration includes all day admission to the Aquarium, a 2-hour painting class and keeper chats with our animal ambassadors. All materials provided. This does include all day admission. $50 per person…
Tea by the Sea
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJoin us for afternoon tea and snacks, while learning about some of our ambassador animals! This does include all day admission. $15 per person (Ages 55 and up ONLY) To Register Click Here! or call 732-899-1659!
International Day of the Seal
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCelebrate all seals through crafts, activities and storytelling!
Family Fun Friday
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesOpen late 'til 8! When your workday is over, bring the family for some after-hours fun! Take part in a scavenger hunt, make a craft, and enjoy a bedtime story with Wally, our two-toed sloth! Included with general admission.
Mommy & Me & Wally Makes Three
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJoin us for this parent/child program where you meet Wally our two-toed sloth. Come in your pajamas, listen to a story and make a craft.
Penguins & Pajamas
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWaddle your way into a wonderful morning with our favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins! This does include all day admission. This program is open to to…
Sealabration
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesIt’s birthday time for our harbor seal Noelani! Come join in the celebration!
Visitors are invited to wear birthday hats and join us in singing Happy Birthday to her as she enjoys a special birthday cake. Sign her birthday card, make a craft, and learn all about harbor seals through games and activities!
Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff. Pre-registration & sneakers are required.…
Earth Day Celebration
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCelebrating Earth Day is an opportunity to show our appreciation for our wildlife and wild places by exploring conservation issues, learning about sustainable practices and discovering ways we can all make a difference in our own communities. Join us for crafts, activities, keeper chats and a chance to meet some of our ambassador animals.
Family Fun Friday
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesOpen late 'til 8! When your workday is over, bring the family for some after-hours fun! Take part in a scavenger hunt, make a craft, and enjoy a bedtime story with Wally, our two-toed sloth! Included with general admission.
Penguins & Pajamas
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWaddle your way into a wonderful morning with our favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins! This does include all day admission, along with a before-hours Aquarium visit.…
World Penguin Day
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis day was created to coincide with the annual northern migration of penguins in Antarctica. Join us for this celebratory day that encourages people to learn more about the world’s penguins and the threats they face. There will be crafts, activities and penguin keeper chats.
Yoga
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesStart your day with a serene yoga session at Jenkinson’s Aquarium before it opens to the public! Enjoy an hour-long yoga class with This Is Yoga NJ at Jenkinson's newly renovated upstairs space surrounded by fascinating sea life, including the playful seals, Turbo and Noelani. After yoga, your ticket includes admission to explore the entire…
Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff. Pre-registration & sneakers are required.…
Penguins & Pajamas
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWaddle your way into a wonderful morning with our favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins! This does include all day admission. This program is open to to…
Paint and Sea
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCan you paint with all the colors of the sea? Hone your skills at our Paint and Sea class hosted by Art with Graz. Registration includes all day admission to the Aquarium, a 2-hour painting class and keeper chats with our animal ambassadors. All materials provided. $50 per person (Ages 10 and up). To Register…
Penguins & Pajamas
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWaddle your way into a wonderful morning with our favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins! This does include all day admission. This program is open to to…
Beach Walk
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesExplore the beach with our Aquarium staff during this free program and see what treasures you can find! Meet in front of the aquarium, weather permitting.
Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff. Pre-registration & sneakers are required.…
World Sea Turtle Day
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCome learn about one of the world's most beloved sea creatures - the sea turtle! There will be keeper chats, activities, crafts and more!